Effective Materials - New Facade Developments
technology p. 1292 - 1298Author Rexroth, Susanne | Weller, Bernhard |
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1:20 School centre in Obernai, France, 2004 facade detail
Diagram of glass-fibre lighting
Galleria fashion house, Seoul; section through facade
1:20 School centre in Obernai, France, 2004 facade detail
Diagram of glass-fibre lighting
Galleria fashion house, Seoul; section through facade
The article describes the latest developments in facade design and presents various built examples. The solutions range from translucent vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) to coloured photovoltaic units, from translucent concrete to planted "green-screen" facade panels, and from translucent stone veneers to a glass sequin-like facade that provides a huge LED screen for lighting and visual displays.
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